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whole vs entirely

entirely vs whole

whole is a noun but entirely is not a noun.

whole is an adjective but entirely is not an adjective.

whole and entirely both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whole Yes Yes No Yes
entirely No No No Yes
As adverbs, whole and entirely are synonyms defined as:
  • whole and entirely: to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Other synonyms of whole include all, altogether, completely, right, totally, wholly.
whole (noun) entirely (noun)
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
all of something including all its component elements or parts
whole (adjective) entirely (adjective)
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
(of siblings) having the same parents
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
acting together as a single undiversified whole
not injured or harmed
whole (adverb) entirely (adverb)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
without any others being included or involved
Difference between whole and entirely

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